If i give up my rights to my child, will i still have to pay child support.

Generally speaking, if a parent relinquishes his legal rights to a child, as in an adoption proceeding, the obligation of support is extinguished. ...

I suppose that does seem odd to you, that you opened the child support case but can't close it. I sympathize with you, but the reason you can't...

Was this a fair judgement? What should I do to get my son back

You certainly do want to talk with a good family lawyer to review what happened and why key information was not given to the Court. These...

Can he still file for joint custody even with the protective order in place?

He can file, but the question is, can he get more custody than allowed by the protective order in place? I think he may be hard pressed to show he...

Will i be entitle to a portion of my husband personal injury lawsuit that was acquired during the marriage.

In Louisiana, personal injury claims made during the marriage to compensate a spouse for wages lost due to the injury are community property. ...

Does extended family have chance to remove son if Mom remains in home?

I can't help but ask 'why can't grandparents make Mom leave?' Grandparents shouldn't feel afraid to do what is right for the child. They need to...

How to get a divorce

The best answer to your question is to seek out an experienced family attorney. Depending on how long you have been separated, you may be able to...

What happens to child support and arrears in this situation?

The adoption terminated your rights and obligations to your child, including the right of support. However, your arrears was accumulated when you...

How much is the retainer for filing a suit and to be represented for both or either.

I make an individualized plan for every client, and base my fee on that plan. I base my retainer on how much work I think your case will require. ...

Emergency custody with 3 missing parents

The attorney you're referring to is called a curator, and they are appointed by the court to find missing parties. Their fee is determined by the...